Plaza de La Independencia / Plaza Catedral

Plaza Independencia, also known as Plaza Mayor and Plaza Catedral, is the main square in Casco Viejo. The country's independence from both Spain and Colombia were celebrated here and busts of Panama's founding fathers are scattered around the plaza. There

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About Casco Viejo

Casco Viejo is the historic district and cultural gem of Panama City. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997, Casco Viejo was established around 1673 by the Spanish colonialists, the Catholic Church, and other settlers. Historically one of the richest and most densely... Read More »